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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement entitled Iran Sanctions, published on 8 September 2026, what recent discussions his Department has had with international partners on coordinating sanctions against Iran to maximise their effectiveness and minimise opportunities for...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement entitled Iran Sanctions, published on 8 September 2026, what recent discussions his Department has had with international partners on coordinating sanctions against Iran to maximise their effectiveness and minimise opportunities for...
I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement on 8 September, which explains that the financial measures in the Statutory Instrument will further reduce the Government of Iran's ability to access the UK financial system and raise funds in support of its nuclear programme. The legislation also expands our powers to sanction ships - strengthening our ability to target ships enabling and facilitating Iran's nuclear programme and malign and destabilising behaviour.
As part of the UK's responsible approach to the use of sanctions, the Government continues to work closely with international partners to ensure our sanctions are effective and to minimise opportunities for sanctions evasion, or unintended consequences.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement entitled Iran Sanctions, published on 8 September 2026, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the sanctions mitigations and general licences in minimising unintended economic consequences for the UK...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement entitled Iran Sanctions, published on 8 September 2026, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the sanctions mitigations and general licences in minimising unintended economic consequences for the UK...
I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement on 8 September, which explains that the financial measures in the Statutory Instrument will further reduce the Government of Iran's ability to access the UK financial system and raise funds in support of its nuclear programme. The legislation also expands our powers to sanction ships - strengthening our ability to target ships enabling and facilitating Iran's nuclear programme and malign and destabilising behaviour.
As part of the UK's responsible approach to the use of sanctions, the Government continues to work closely with international partners to ensure our sanctions are effective and to minimise opportunities for sanctions evasion, or unintended consequences.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement entitled Iran Sanctions, published on 8 September 2026, what assessment has been made of the likely effectiveness of the new sanctions in constraining Iran's nuclear programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement entitled Iran Sanctions, published on 8 September 2026, what assessment has been made of the likely effectiveness of the new sanctions in constraining Iran's nuclear programme.
I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement on 8 September, which explains that the financial measures in the Statutory Instrument will further reduce the Government of Iran's ability to access the UK financial system and raise funds in support of its nuclear programme. The legislation also expands our powers to sanction ships - strengthening our ability to target ships enabling and facilitating Iran's nuclear programme and malign and destabilising behaviour.
As part of the UK's responsible approach to the use of sanctions, the Government continues to work closely with international partners to ensure our sanctions are effective and to minimise opportunities for sanctions evasion, or unintended consequences.
In 2026 Iraq selected a new president and prime minister. Issues facing Iraq include disarming or integrating Iran-backed militias into the state armed forces.
In 2026 Iraq selected a new president and prime minister. Issues facing Iraq include disarming or integrating Iran-backed militias into the state armed forces.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of UK missile production capacity in meeting the requirements of a sustained high-intensity conflict; and whether that assessment has been informed by missile consumption rates in the recent conflict between the United States...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of UK missile production capacity in meeting the requirements of a sustained high-intensity conflict; and whether that assessment has been informed by missile consumption rates in the recent conflict between the United States...
The UK’s munition stockpile levels and operational planning assumptions are classified; disclosure of such information could undermine national and operational security. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) works with the Military Commands and industry to regularly review munitions demand, supply resilience and opportunities to increase production capacity. This ensures our munitions planning assumptions remain aligned with the evolving threat environment and lessons identified from recent operations.
As we have set out in the Defence Investment Plan, we are investing in increasing munitions production capacity, including plans for six new energetics and munitions factories and an "always on" production model for some key munitions.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps has he taken to raise the plight of the Bahai community in Iran.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps has he taken to raise the plight of the Bahai community in Iran.
We condemn Iran's historic and current repression of Baha'is in the strongest terms. On 28 April 2026, the UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, David Smith MP, highlighted via X abhorrent reports that Baha'is had been subject to torture and mock execution, and said the UK would continue to pursue accountability. We have repeatedly raised the situation of Baha'is in Iran at the United Nations, including at the Human Rights Council on 23 September 2025, and the Third Committee of the General Assembly on 19 November 2025. In addition, the UK has raised Iran's repression of religious minorities more broadly. We will continue to work with our international partners to hold Iran accountable for its repression of religious minorities, including Baha'is.
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to provide funding or technical assistance through the UK’s international development programmes for post-conflict environmental remediation, toxic clearance, and mine or unexploded ordnance clearance in regions affected by the conflict between US and Iranian forces.
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to provide funding or technical assistance through the UK’s international development programmes for post-conflict environmental remediation, toxic clearance, and mine or unexploded ordnance clearance in regions affected by the conflict between US and Iranian forces.
The UK delivers humanitarian mine action primarily through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's Global Mine Action Programme (GMAP). GMAP is funded entirely through Official Development Assistance (ODA), and works to clear explosive ordnance in conflict and post-conflict settings to reduce the impact of explosive ordnance on communities. There are no plans at present to conduct humanitarian demining in Iran or its near neighbours, barring those (Afghanistan, Palestine and Syria) where GMAP already operates. ODA can only be spent in specified eligible countries and GMAP must prioritise operations in states with the highest explosive ordnance risk to civilians, where states are unable to conduct clearance without international assistance. This balance has informed the current GMAP portfolio of projects, which we judge to be an effective use of ODA spend.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of (a) trends in the level of displacement of UK-Iran personal remittances into unregulated channels and (b) the potential impact of visibility of those flows on law enforcement.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of (a) trends in the level of displacement of UK-Iran personal remittances into unregulated channels and (b) the potential impact of visibility of those flows on law enforcement.
The UK Government plays a leading international role in addressing challenges related to remittances and financial inclusion, working through forums such as the Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion, and alongside organisations such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), to ensure these issues remain a focus of collective action.
At the same time, we remain committed to protecting the integrity of the UK financial system and ensuring that it is not exploited to facilitate illicit finance. The Money Laundering Regulations require regulated businesses to apply enhanced customer due diligence and enhanced ongoing transaction monitoring where there is a relationship or transaction involving a country subject to a FATF call for action, which includes Iran.
In 2026, more intensive fighting has resumed within Yemen after a four-year pause. Houthi-Saudi conflict has also become grown since July.
In 2026, more intensive fighting has resumed within Yemen after a four-year pause. Houthi-Saudi conflict has also become grown since July.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps HM Government is taking to raise formal concerns with the Iranian Government relating to the persecution of Bahais in Iran; and if he will take steps to press for the release of Peyvand Naimi, Borna Naimi...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps HM Government is taking to raise formal concerns with the Iranian Government relating to the persecution of Bahais in Iran; and if he will take steps to press for the release of Peyvand Naimi, Borna Naimi...
We condemn Iran's historic and current repression of Baha'is in the strongest terms and are committed to working with international partners to hold Iran to account. The Government's position on Freedom of Religion or Belief in Iran, and the persecution of the Baha'i community, remains as set out in the answer of 19 May to Question 611; it continues to be unacceptable for the Iranian authorities to target religious minority groups because of their faith.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what data his Department has received from the National Cyber Security Centre on (i) the number of cyber attacks on UK businesses and organisations suspected to have originated in Iran and (ii) the cost of those attacks to...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what data his Department has received from the National Cyber Security Centre on (i) the number of cyber attacks on UK businesses and organisations suspected to have originated in Iran and (ii) the cost of those attacks to...
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) plays a leading role in understanding and responding to cyber threats affecting the UK.
In the latest reporting year, the NCSC received 1,727 incident reports, resulting in 429 incidents requiring NCSC support, of which 204 were assessed as nationally significant.
Between June 2025 and May 2026, the NCSC managed more than 200 incidents affecting organisations within the UK's critical national infrastructure and supporting ecosystem, around 75% of which were assessed as linked to state actors.
Lords statement on Israel and Palestine.
Lords statement on Israel and Palestine.
My Lords, I thank the Minister for granting us the opportunity to ask questions on this important Statement. These measures amount to a major change in the UK’s approach to the region, so it is right that we are scrutinising them in your Lordships’ House today.
In the other place, the...
My Lords, I thank the Minister for granting us the opportunity to ask questions on this important Statement. These measures amount to a major change in the UK’s approach to the region, so it is right that we are scrutinising them in your Lordships’ House today.
In the other place, the...
My Lords, the choice of who forms the Israeli Government is for the Israeli people and them alone. Our foreign policy is for our Government, and our legislation is for this Parliament. No British Jewish person should be held to account for the actions of another Government—an Israeli Government. Antisemitism,...
My Lords, the choice of who forms the Israeli Government is for the Israeli people and them alone. Our foreign policy is for our Government, and our legislation is for this Parliament. No British Jewish person should be held to account for the actions of another Government—an Israeli Government. Antisemitism,...
I thank the noble Lords, Lord Callanan and Lord Purvis, for their comments. I will answer their questions in a minute, but I think it might be helpful to give a little bit of context that will help me provide some of the answers they are looking for.
This Government think...
I thank the noble Lords, Lord Callanan and Lord Purvis, for their comments. I will answer their questions in a minute, but I think it might be helpful to give a little bit of context that will help me provide some of the answers they are looking for.
This Government think...
My Lords, I thank the Minister for his answers to the two Front Benches, and note the proud tradition of the Conservative Party —not just Lord Carrington, who called out the E1 settlement which was the trigger here, but successive Conservative Prime Ministers also. I declare my interests in working...
My Lords, I thank the Minister for his answers to the two Front Benches, and note the proud tradition of the Conservative Party —not just Lord Carrington, who called out the E1 settlement which was the trigger here, but successive Conservative Prime Ministers also. I declare my interests in working...
I thank the noble Lord for that question. He is right that we were disappointed that the Israeli response was to close the UK consulate in East Jerusalem, with a 30-day notice period. We will continue to endeavour to provide in other ways the kind of activities that the consulate...
I thank the noble Lord for that question. He is right that we were disappointed that the Israeli response was to close the UK consulate in East Jerusalem, with a 30-day notice period. We will continue to endeavour to provide in other ways the kind of activities that the consulate...
My Lords, I declare an interest as the president of the Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel. In that context, we unequivocally oppose the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and condemn settler violence. Those responsible for the violence should face the full force of the law. However, the...
My Lords, I declare an interest as the president of the Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel. In that context, we unequivocally oppose the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and condemn settler violence. Those responsible for the violence should face the full force of the law. However, the...
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Could the Minister confirm that we should be supporting moderates like Yair Lapid’s Yesh Atid party and Samer Sinijlawi’s new party challenging the Fatah-PA, which has not held an election for decades? Will the Minister also confirm that we need to safeguard the UK’s vital security and intelligence relationship with...
Could the Minister confirm that we should be supporting moderates like Yair Lapid’s Yesh Atid party and Samer Sinijlawi’s new party challenging the Fatah-PA, which has not held an election for decades? Will the Minister also confirm that we need to safeguard the UK’s vital security and intelligence relationship with...